According
to old manuscripts. Don denise mentioned this village in the year
1291 AD, but it was only recognised as a village in the year 1514 AD.

According to old folk tales, the location of Desejosa was in
another place, but due to the presence of a lot of ants, which were
eating everything in site, especially childrens private parts, that
is why Desejosa is located at its present location.

It's easy to find old people sitting in the shade talking about
bread, wine, festivals and work. They also discuss how the road to
the market was so bad and how they had to cross the river Távora on
a wooden bridge.

Women in Desejosa still make, their world famous hand made table
cloth that have embroided designs that are hand knitted. And it is
with no profit to them at all, only for the sake of keeping the
tradition alive.